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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Great ideas are the bedrock of business innovation. However, creativity requires a steady hand to manage and move forward the creative process productively. The Innovation and Creativity Management program focuses on ways to nurture creativity and innovative ideas effectively. It introduces a management process model that takes an idea from development and nurturing to the launch stage.

The edX Innovation and Creativity Management course will improve the career qualifications of various industries and professionals. It is an intermediate course wherein candidates can get free course material and a verified certificate by completing the course and paying the program fee. While taking the course for free, the candidates can audit it for a limited duration.

Innovation and Creativity Management is a six-week-long intermediate course that is part of the MicroMasters program. The educators of the course are experienced faculty from RWTH Aachen University. It employs online lectures with a series of exercises and real-life case studies to help prepare candidates for real-life situations in their organizations.

The Highlights

Online course
Short-term completion
Intermediate level
Six-week course
Verified certificate
Average weekly study time of 6-8 hours
Educators from RWTH Aachen University
Self-paced programme
Real-Life case studies
Video lectures
Part of Micro Masters Program ‘Managing Technology & Innovation: How to deal with disruptive change’

Programme Offerings

Online Course
Short-term course
Intermediate course
Verified certificate
Average weekly study time of 6-8 hours
Educators from RWTH Aachen University
Instructor-led course schedule
Case Studies
Industry examples
video lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 20733	yes	RWTH Aachen University, Aachen

While edX Innovation and Creativity Management program by edX is a free course, individuals who need a verified certificate need to pay a fee of Rs. 20,733 .

Innovation and Creativity Management fee structure

Course Name	Fee
Innovation and Creativity Management	Free
Innovation and Creativity Management (With Verified Certificate)	Rs. 20,733

Eligibility Criteria

For candidates enrolling in the Innovation and Creativity Management program, successful completion of the first two MicroMaster courses ‘Managing Disruptive Change’ and ‘Customer-Centric Innovation’ would be beneficial.

Furthermore, candidates who complete the programme and pay the certificate fee will receive a verified certificate.

What you will learn

Candidates are encouraged to complete the edX Innovation and Creativity Management online course as they will have valuable insights about various topics such as:

Key perspectives of problem-solving activities in the innovation process development stage
Utilizing open innovation and the TRIZ method
Experimentation is a core activity of problem-solving
Employing consumer reactions towards new products
What are the needs to be considered for the diffusion and adoption of an innovative product or service
How do Diffusion and Adoption work in the Launch and Nurture stage of an innovation
How an innovation launch in finalized
Key points of a project review

Who it is for

EntrepreneurProduct Development ManagerMarketing Manager

The Innovation and Creativity Management course would improve the career qualifications for various individuals, such as:

Product Manager
Engineer
Process Manager
Marketing Manager
Human Resources professionals
Change Management professionals
Consultants
Entrepreneurs

Admission Details

Step 1: Candidates who wish to join the Innovation and Creativity Management course by edX need to visit the website: https://www.edx.org/course/innovation-and-creativity-management.

Step 2: After going through the course details, they should click on ‘Enroll now’ and register themselves on the edX website.

Step 3: If they already have a registered account, they must answer if they require a certificate. If they want a certificate, they will be redirected to a payment page. If not, they can directly join the course.

The Syllabus

Key perspectives in problem-solving in the developmental stage of the innovation process
Utilizing open innovation and the TRIZ method
Experimentation is a core activity of problem-solving

Considerations for the diffusion and adoption of an innovative product or service.
Diffusion and Adoption work during an innovation launch stage
Employing consumer reactions towards new products

Finalizing an innovation launch
Key points of the project review.

Instructors

RWTH Aachen University, Aachen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is edX Innovation and Creativity Management a short-term course?

Yes. The Innovation and Creativity Management online program is a six-week-long course with an average weekly study time of six to eight hours.

2: I want to complete the MicroMasters program. Should I start with the Innovation and Creativity Management course?

You can complete the MicroMasters program in any order. The important criterion is to receive a certificate in all six courses of the program.

3: Who can take this course?

Anyone interested can take this course. However, it is recommended that candidates complete MTI002x ‘Customer-Centric Innovation’ and MTI001x ‘Managing Disruptive Change’ short-term courses before enrolling in this program.

4: Is this an online course?

Yes. Innovation and Creativity Management is an online course.